ATLANTA, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth
year in a row, Georgia Power is joining with other energy
companies, auto manufacturers and Commissioner Tim Echols of the Georgia Public Service
Commission (PSC) to support the Georgia Alternative Fuel Vehicle
(AFV) Roadshow. The AFV Roadshow, kicking off today in Gainesville, is an annual cross-state event
focused on showcasing clean transportation options, including
electric vehicles (EVs). During this year's roadshow, Georgia Power
is highlighting its electric transportation program including EV
charger rebates for residential and business customers and new
public charging infrastructure currently being installed across the
state.
Since its creation in 2011, the AFV Roadshow has become a
national event with tours reaching dozens of cities in seven
states. Local educational events as part of the tour are designed
to equip fleet managers, city leaders and state legislators with
the information they need to make informed decisions about
transitioning to domestic, clean fuels. The roadshow incorporates
vehicle demos as well as live, educational seminars.
Scheduled stops on the tour include:
- Gainesville (Monday, June 15): Brenau Downtown
Center
- Cartersville (Tuesday, June 16): Tellus Science
Museum
- Albany (Wednesday, June 17): Dougherty Government
Building
- Atlanta (Thursday, June 18): Georgia International
Convention Center
- Decatur (Tuesday, June 23): Agnes Scott College
- St. Simon's Island (Wednesday, June
24): Sea Palms Resort
- Valdosta (Thursday, June 25):
Valdosta State University
- Savannah (Friday, June 26):
Savannah International Convention Center
Most events are set to begin at 9
a.m. For a detailed schedule and additional information on
the AFV Roadshow, visit www.afvroadshow.com.
Georgia Power is committed to assisting customers with their EV
energy needs and advancing Georgia
as an EV-friendly state. In addition to EV charger rebates and the
development of public charging infrastructure, the company is
conducting an ongoing public education campaign and offers a
special rate for EV customers. The company also recently rolled out
dozens of plug-in electric hybrid vehicles as part of its statewide
fleet. To learn more about driving electric with Georgia Power,
visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/EV.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship form the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four
of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean,
safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national
average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation
mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal and natural gas, as
well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
Consistently recognized as a leader in customer service, Georgia
Power was recently ranked highest in overall business customer
satisfaction among large utilities in the South by J.D. Power and
Associates. For more information,
visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company
on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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